Caddo- My Home Town

Locals, 1910

The Caddo Herald

May 6, 1910

Of Local Interest

 

Farmers, if you need money till fall see J. H. Cossart.

If you need hauling to be done see Sargent Bros. They are reliable.

Thorough-bred single comb prize winning Rhode Island Red chickens, none better at any price. Eggs $1.00 per 15. Address Mrs. Lizzie Pirtle, Emory, Texas.

Ask at the Caddo National Bank about insuring land titles in the Southern Surety Company.

A full line of the famous Hygienic toilet articles always on hand. Mrs. Mary Hill

I have some thorough bred Poland China pigs; dam of pigs, “Princess Perfection”, No. 125513, for sale at a bargain. See me for good stock. H. C. Simonton, 4 ½ miles west of Caddo.

First class watch repairing done at Malone’s. Low prices.

Messr. A. B. and D. McCoy visited their sister in Wapanucka this week.

Chas. E. McPherren from Durant was a visitor in the city this week.

Mrs. Lewis, from Bokchito, was the guest of Mrs. R. C. Alexander this week.

A.P. Russell, a prominent business man of Durant, visited his sister, Mrs. R. C. Alexander of this city last Sunday.

Mrs. H. R. Jones is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sparks, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hancock came up from Banty last Friday to attend the graduating exercises of the high school.

Mrs. J. C. Haden, from Durant, visited relatives in town this week.

Mrs. White, nee Phoebie Hampton, of Oklahoma City, visited friends in Caddo this week.

Miss Ronan left Wednesday for her home in Sherman, Texas.

Ruel F. Taylor, of Durant, candidate for sheriff, was in town last Saturday.

Dr. James, candidate for reelection as county treasurer, was in the city last Saturday.

Mr. E. K. Smith of Colbert, who aspires to the treasuryship of Bryan County, was a business visitor in the city Monday and Tuesday.

W. F. Semple spent several days this week in Guthrie and Oklahoma City on business.

Foley’s Kidney Pills are antiseptic, tonic, and restorative and a prompt corrective of all urinary irregularities. Refuse substitutes. Sold by druggists.

Miss Vivian Allen was called to Boswell this week on account of an accident to her father on the Frisco R.R. He was not seriously injured.

For sale- Good top buggy in first class condition. For particulars inquire at this office.

Miss Dorcas Gore came up form Durant Friday and spent several days with relatives here.

Miss Audra Phillips spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, returning to Durant Monday.

Miss Edith Gragg, from Durant, attended the graduating exercises here last Friday night.

Miss Clara Petty spent the weekend with the home folks, returning to Durant Monday.

Mrs. H. W. Wells and Miss Madge Mattox attended the district federation of women’s clubs at Tishomingo this week.

Mrs. C. A Bilbo was a Durant visitor Wednesday.

Miss Ethel Cobb, accompanied by her father, G. S. Cobb, were Sherman visitors Monday. They went to consult a specialist concerning the spider bite from which Miss Ethel has been suffering.

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Diffenderffer left this week for Missouri.

Miss Phyllis Hancock has returned to her home at Banty. She was a member of the Class of ’10, Caddo High School.

Chas. Trent is spending the week at Tioga, Texas.

The Bryan County Land Agency, loans made on city and farm property at a low rate. List your property with us; we want your business. See A. B. Rutherford, A. S. Rutherford building.

Sam Maytubby attended the Grand Lodge K. of P. at Muskogee this week.

Prof. Thiers and family left this week for Wichita, Kans. where they will make their future home.

An interesting meeting of the Home Mission Society was held with Mrs. Cobb on last Tuesday afternoon.

The Presbyterian Aid Society gave a most delightful picnic Monday as a courtesy to Mr. and Mrs. Thiers, who leave this week for Wichita, Kans. to make their future home. The day was pleasantly spent in fishing, boating, and other amusements. A large crowd attended and all report having had a most delightful time.

By special request the members of the choir who sang for the Baccalaureate Services repeated the song service at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening to a large and appreciative audience.

Chamberlain’s Stomach and liver Tablets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath, and create a healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastric juice, thereby inducing good digestion. Sold by Corner Drug Store.

Miss Vista Slack has returned home from Bee, Okla. where she has been teaching school, her school having closed for the term.

Mrs. W. P. Wood spent several days last week visiting her sister, Mrs. J. K. Bass of this city.

Mrs. O. R. Nicholson and children spent several days visiting her mother, Mrs. Lawrence, last week.

Three new books have recently been added to the Woman’s Club Library. The library fee is 25c per month or 10c a copy.

Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or to the narcotics and can be given with implicit confidence. As a quick cure for coughs and colds to which the children are susceptible it is unsurpassed. Sold by Corner Drug Store.

The Woman’s Club held an interesting meeting with Mrs. A. E. Folsom last week. The usual business was transacted and program rendered. A committee consisting of Mesdames Folsom and Thiers and Miss White were appointed to buy pictures for the public school building. Dainty refreshments were served.

As a courtesy to Miss Jessie Ronan, who left this week for her home in Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Riddels entertained quite a number of the young people on last Monday evening at their home on West Buffalo Street. Dancing and card games were enjoyed until a late hour. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Tanner, Mrs. Oscar Nail, Misses Ronan, Ray, Malone, Allen, Hogan, Folsom, Slack, Harlason, Clower; Messrs. Morris, Semple, Riddels, Earnest and Henry Bass, Hollis and Richard Nicolds, Pitchlynn, and Carraway.

W. F. Dodd left this week for Richmond, Va. to attend the National Pharmaceutical meeting. He will visit Washington, New Your, Niagara and other cities before returning home.

Try a sack of Kansas Soft Wheat flour at Lake Brewer’s.

Prof. G. B. Morris of Durant was in town last week.

Mrs. and Mrs. S. E. Swinney, of Durant, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Rutherford this week.

Mrs. H. J. Slack and Miss Vista Moade are visiting in Bonham.

J. W. Crutchfield was business visitor in Durant Wednesday.

Joe Johnson from Caney was in town Thursday on business.

Miss Tessie Yeager of Durant is the guest of Miss Sadie Odil this week.

Bank Commissioners Young and Watson were in the city this week on business.

The Cemetery Club will hold its next regular meeting with Mrs. J. C. Hogan on Wednesday May 11.

Word has been received of the arrival at the home of Lon A. Morris in St. Louis of a fine 9-pound girl. Born last Monday, May 2^nd.

There have been three new books recently added to the Woman’s Club Library, among them being the new book by Hamlin Garland, “Cavanaugh”. The Woman’s Club library fee is 25c per month or 10c per copy.

We have prepared to furnish our customers with brick cream at any time on very short notice. Will furnish brick in one or two colors in all sizes from half pint to half gallon. Wm. Malone.

Our menu is complete for this season. For something new and good call in and see our list of drinks for it is the best that has ever been in town. Try the new drinks, they are good. Wm. Malone

Parties

The Caddo Herald

January 4, 1924

Christmas parties

Last week was redolent with amusement for the young folks. There being no school, some entertainment was had most every night.

Christmas night Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Crossett entertained for their son Guy G. Crossett. The young folks seemed to enjoy the games and entertainment very much.

Wednesday evening the younger set or “frying size” were entertained at the same place in honor of Miss Janice Crossett. These young folks also seemed to enjoy the innocent amusement provided for them.

Thursday night Miss Mary Lee Hogan entertained a party of the “frying size” young folks at her home. Games and amusements were enjoyed and light refreshments were served.

New Year’s Eve Misses Juanita and Maudie Person entertained a party of young folks at her home with a “Watch Party”. The evening was bitterly cold, but this did not dampen the ardent spirits who attended. Games were enjoyed until midnight when the party went out to welcome the New Year by ringing bells and blowing horns. It was a tired and sleepy bunch who found rest afterwards. All report an enjoyable evening. 

Locals, 1911

The Caddo Herald

May 26, 1911

Of Local Interest

 Odil the clothes doctor.

Hammocks at Engelberg’s.

See Odil the tailor for a Mohair suit.

A.P. Hill went to Durant Tuesday.

A.E. Ray went to Durant yesterday.

Baby carriages and go carts at Engelberg’s.

S. E. Swinney was up from Durant Monday.

Miss Florence Howe is home from school at Durant.

When you think of insurance, think of Robbins.

Always glad to see you at the Corner Drug Store.

Mrs. B. E. Homer, agent for Ladies Home Journal.

Best sisal binder twine at Brigance Hardware Co.

A.P. Wilson left last Friday for the Soldier’s Home.

Buy your refrigerator form Brigance Hardware Co.

J. B. Hipp has returned from a week’s visit to Matoy.

The only French Dry Cleaner in town. Odil the tailor.

E.A. Benton and wife were Durant visitors Saturday.

Miss Edith Gragg, from Durant, visited friends here Sunday.

Clyde Scott came up from Durant Tuesday to visit friends.

House and lot for sale on easy terms. Mrs. L. B. Hull.

Agent for the Globe-Wernicke bookcases. I. Engelberg

Miss Votre Nelms returned to her home at Durant Saturday.

Miss Myrtle Haralson is keeping books for the Brigance Hardware Co.

C.C. Cullar and C. E. Carroll were attending county court here Tuesday.

See the King of hand power washers at Brigance Hardware.

Miss Oleta Keynon from Denison is visiting her sister Mrs. C. E. Thompson.

The members of the city council went to Blue yesterday to examine the meter by which Caddo pays for pumping water. The company’s representative was present and after overhauling the instrument it worked alright. 

Civic Club, 1922

The Caddo Herald

May 26, 1922

From Woodrow Wilson

Upon the completion of their Year Books the Civic Club sent a copy to former President Wilson. This year book’s frontispiece consisted of a replica of the receipt from the Woodrow Wilson Peace Foundation.

Mrs. C. A. Hancock received in due time acknowledgement as follows:

April 22, 1922

Dear Madam:

Mr. Wilson asked me to thank you very warmly for the kind message contained on the front page of the booklet received this morning.

With every good wish,

Cordially yours,

John Randolph Bolling, Secretary.

 

The Civic Club as a body contributed toward the Foundation fund and are very proud of their year books and acknowledgment. 

KKK, 1922

I find the history of the Klan fascinating because the people involved seemed to start out with good intentions. But, like so many groups, they attracted extremists and things eventually went wrong, terribly wrong. 

 

The Durant Democrat

May 22, 1922

Church People at Caddo Cheer the Klansmen as They Filed

Into the Church: Give Free Will Offering to Pastor

The Baptist tabernacle at Caddo echoed with cheers last night as twelve white robed Klansmen dressed in the full regalia of the organization filed down the aisles, handed the minister a letter, and asked him to open it and read it. When the twelve robed men reached a point in front of the pastor they knelt in prayer, which was delivered by the Rev. Rylant, who is conducting a revival at that place. While the men knelt “America” was sung. After the prayer the men arose and handed the minster a free will offering as a token of appreciation of the great good that he had accomplished in that little city. The letter given below was read to the audience when the men silently left the tabernacle. As they wended their way out of the building cheers greeted them and many asked them to return again. The minister asked the congregation to discontinue the cheering, which was done. The Klansmen stepped into waiting automobiles and were driven away.

Following is the letter the pastor read to the congregation:

Please Read as We Retire

Rev. E. Rylant, Caddo, Oklahoma

Dear Sir,

Acknowledging a Supreme Being as exemplified through the Protestant religion and its teaching through the Blood of Jesus Christ, we the members of Caddo Ku Klux Klan beg to hand you the enclosed free-will offering. This organization stands for the Christian Religion, white supremacy, separation of church and state, free press, free speech, upholding the constitution of the law of the land, sanctity of the home, and the purity of womanhood and manhood.

“God give us men; a time like this demands

Men whom the lust of office does not kill,

Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy,

Men whom possesses opinions and a will,

Men who have honor, men who will not lie.

We will stand for our blood and it is not pledged in vain.

By order of the E. C.

Caddo Ku Klux Klan

Highway Robbery, 1922

The Caddo Herald

May 26, 1922

Man Murdered Near Durant Last Friday

The body of R. C. Means was found dead on a little used road near Mead last Friday; the head was battered to a pulp, as if with a hammer. Nearby was found a Buick six touring car, with blood all over the floor. The car was stalled on a high center in the road.

A letter on the body identified the man. He had lived a while in Dallas and was going to Tulsa. His brother-in-law from Chickasha came to Durant and attended to shipping the body to Missouri, his old home.

Bryan county officers immediately got to work on the case and expect every minute to get the perpetrators of the deed.

Mr. Means is said to have been a very accommodating man and he is thought to have given two men a lift about Calera, as two men were seen in the car with him at Calera; and these men are the ones who killed him for his money and the car.

 

I spent some time reading other newspapers and there was extensive coverage of the trial of Max Howard Bracken, convicted of the murder and sentenced to life in prison. His partner in the crime, Harry Zack, was released on bond, but I can’t find any mention of what happened to him…yet. Most articles simply stated that his trial would be held at a later date.

The Means had only been in Tulsa for a month, where Robert was employed by the White Swan Laundry as manager of the cleaning department. They had friends in Denison and Dallas. Mr. Mean’s brother-in-law Fred Hamilton lived in Chickasha. Mrs. Means returned to Sedalia, MO with her seven-year-old 

Back to the Bible

This was on the front page...

The Caddo Herald

May 26, 1922

Back to the Bible- A Remedy for Trouble

The All-Wise Creator of us all has given the world a remedy for its ills, but the world seems to think it is wiser than its Creator, and refuses to accept it, preferring to try a thousand remedies of its own.

What we need to do is to get back to the first principles: that God created the heavens, the earth; and that man is our brother. We need to practice the golden rule and observe the Sabbath.

When we do, then we shall do much toward getting rid of bad debts, bad crops, red bugs, bed bugs, weevils, and floods.

What is to be expected when we keep stores open the same on Sundays as we do other days? What is to be expected when we ride miles and miles to see a baseball game on Sunday?

God made his laws to be observed- not to be set aside by puny men. Man may think he can get by them, but he cannot. The Bible teaches us of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man. It tells us to observe the Sabbath, to love our neighbors, to give thanks in all things.

Let us get back to the Bible.

Our farmers have trouble because they do not observe the laws of God. The Bible says so. Yet we seek to find a remedy elsewhere.

Spirit-filled and earnest preachers have given their lives to uplift their bothers, yet people will not heed. The people seem to think that they know more than God. But when ill comes the people don’t know what to do. They feel so ashamed of not having done as God said that they seek every other remedy rather than the sure one.

Politics will not help you; no matter who is elected the problems will be about the same.

But there is a remedy for all human ills. A sure remedy, a never-failing remedy.

That is God. 

Locals, 1911

The Caddo Herald

May 12, 1911

 

Ben Siegel wants your trade.

Lake Brewer was a Durant visitor Monday.

Will Travis was in town Tuesday on business.

Ladies’ sleeveless vests 5c to 25c. Ben Siegel.

Joe Haskins was here form Turnbull’s Saturday.

W. F. Semple went to Denison and Sherman Monday.

Green Thompson was here from Durant Monday.

Chas. Trent is spending two weeks in Mineral Wells.

For Sale- An incubator in good condition. Stanley Williams

You make money if you look at Siegel’s goods before you buy.

Mrs. H. J. Slack is visiting her mother, Mrs. Moad in Bonham.

Eighteen years in the paint business at your service. Bartley

Judge R. C. Freeny attended to county business at Durant Saturday.

All of our men’s $15.00 suits will go this week for $10.00 cash. Ben Siegel

Don’t cook your wife. Get her a gasoline range. Brigance Hardware Co.

A.B. Rutherford returned Sunday from a week’s visit to Honey Grove.

Twin boys arrived at the home of Mr. Lon Morris at St. Louis last Saturday morning.

Mrs. J. R. Bryant was in Caddo from Kenefick Monday visiting friends and shopping.

A.S. Lawlis was in town Saturday and enrolled himself among the army of Herald readers.

If  you have anything to haul let us know. Sargent Bros. Dray and Transfer Co. Phone 84.

Money to loan at 8 per cent on your farm. See Dr. Chas. T. McGregor.

Just received a big shipment of all sorts of millinery. It is up to date. Ben Siegel

J. J. Jenkins was here from Caney Saturday and reported things in the finest kind of shape.

James, the little son of Dr. J. Allen had his arm broken Monday morning by a window falling on it.

Our stock of ladies’, misses’ and children’s trimmed hats is complete. Prices way down. Ben Siegel

I do a general delivery and transfer business and solicit a share of your patronage. R. E. Ziegler

Dr. E. P. James was here form Durant Saturday. Dr. James served one term as our county treasurer.

Deputy Sheriff Norman was in Caddo Saturday summoning jurors and witnesses for distract and county court.

J. M. Miller was here Saturday from west of town. He reports crops in fine shape and the people contented.

Frank Lawrence was in town Saturday reporting prospects fine. Frank is figuring on sowing quite a lot of cow peas. Take it from The Herald and do it.

Mrs. J. M. Pennington of Whitewright, Texas is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. McGregor and brother, Wm. Malone.

Ladies shirt waists made of good linen lawn nicely trimmed in embroidery or lace, your choice for 50c. Ben Siegel

Miss Myrtle Pearce and Mrs. Walter Baxter left Monday to attend the session of the grand lodge Eastern Star of Guthrie.

For sale or trade for land in Bryan or Atoka counties, two good residences in Durant, Okla. Jno. A. Phillips, Caddo, Okla.

Cecil Bilbo, Walter Morris, W. R. McBride, A. K. Bass, H. T. Styron, Henry Bass and Ernest Pitchlynn went to Durant Sunday.

Geo. Smallwood and Miss Mamie Powers were issued a permit to wed by clerk of the county court at Caddo last Saturday.

One drunk and one assault and battery case from Kenefick were tried last Saturday by Justice Boland. The usual costs and trimmings.

Mrs. Mary Hill returned last Friday from Missouri where she attended the bedside of her brother for six weeks, who is now able to be up.

County Commissioner McDormitt was up from Durant Monday and he, with Commissioner Freeny, was inspecting some roads near here.

Arthur Manning is remodeling his home on west Buffalo street. It will be set back farther and the porch enlarged, besides some changes made in the interior.

Kirby Glasscock suffered a severe accident by being thrown and dragged some distance by a horse last Friday afternoon. Quick aid averted a serious accident.

Tomorrow (Friday night) the Fifes begin their revival meeting at the opera house. Everybody invited to attend these meetings. They are interesting and soul-stirring.

Edw. Walters is building an addition to his home just east of town. Brick foundations are being put in and the additions will make the house in modern shape and very comfortable.

Don’t forget about the revival to be held at the opera house next week, beginning Friday night. The Fifes have a national reputation and have large crowds wherever they go.  

We have just received 24 doz. Men’s soft shirts, all sizes and colors. Regular dollar shirts- to sell them quick we give choice of the lot for only 50 cents. Ben Siegel

Now is the time to get rid of your rheumatism. You will find Chamberlain’s Liniment wonderfully effective. One application will convince you of the merits. Try it. For sale by all dealers.

J. L. Hull was in town Saturday and reported things east of town as looking fine. Mr. Hull thinks that a permanent supply of water would do more than any one thing to develop the prairie country.

When the Doctor writes a prescription of course you want the best. Then take it to the Corner Drug Store where you always get the best. Our prices are just right and treatment the most courteous.

The Lawrence district school, four miles east of Caddo, closed last Friday. Miss Myrtle Pearce was teacher and reports a successful term. There were no closing exercises, owing to the non-attendance the last days.  

W. H. Alexander, from New Mexico, is here visiting his brother, T. A. Alexander. It will be remember that Uncle Alex went to New Mexico about three years ago, but it did not take him long to decide to come back, and come back he did.

Harve Phelps was here Saturday renewing his allegiance to The Herald. Mr. Phelps conducts a part of his farm under the direction of the state agricultural department and says he makes better crops by it. It is a part of the agricultural educational system of the state to have one of these experimental farms in each county and results so far have justified the small expenditure. 

One More Graduate

The Caddo Herald

May 26, 1922

High School Closing is Largely Attended

 

The Commencement Exercises of Caddo Schools were largely attended last Friday night at the high school auditorium.

The program as published in the Herald was had and each member acquitted him or her self creditably.

Another graduate, Carl Holland, was added during the last week, he having done extra work by correspondence through the Normal, making nineteen graduates in all this year: ten girls and nine boys. In addition, three others will make up what they lacked during the summer, so that the total number to finish this year will be twenty-two. This is by far the largest class that Caddo has ever had and it speaks well not only for the school and its patrons, but for the diligence of the young people who put forth the effort necessary to accomplish the feat.

Owing to the fact of lower personal valuations and of not many paying taxes this year, the board will not have as much money for next year as will be needed so they have cut hate salaries of the teachers slightly. They would not have done this had it not been necessary.

As yet all the teachers elected have not been announced- some changes will be made due to the cut in salaries, but the board has not yet announced them.

Prof. Early and Mrs. R. W. Wilson are conducting summer school for those who desire to make up the work they lack at the High School building, beginning Monday.

Those teachers who lived elsewhere have gone to their respective homes. Those who live here are resting, preparing to take the summer school at the Normal.

 

Locals, 1924

The Caddo Herald

November 7, 1924

On the job all the time. Craghead’s Garage.

Mrs. Roy Barber was a Durant visitor Monday.

Howard Holmes was here from Durant Tuesday.

Ajax tires and tubes at Hancock’s. They cost less and run more.

Lost near my home a baby’s tan cap. Mrs. Grover Braudrick.

Tom Benson was here a while Monday from Durant shaking hands with friends.

Earl Ridons has returned from a visit with this sister, Mrs. Archer Baker in Madill.

Miss Lucille Nail of Kenefic spent Sunday with Misses Golda and Pauline Carlton.

Mrs. Riddels of Denison is here this week visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. T. Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs. Hill, of Ada, were here last week visiting the latter’s father, Rev. M. A. Cassidy.

Henry Roads left Tuesday for Western Oklahoma where he will be employed by the cotton fields.

Miss Jana Rogers, Zola Willis, and Ella Connell spent last weekend with friends and relatives in Caney.

Mrs. Fran Naylor, Robert Frank and Margaret were here from Tishomingo a short while Wednesday.

Let Craghead’s overhaul your car for spring week.

 Lost- 15 young (?) turkeys, wt. about 7 or 8 pounds each. J. C. Davison

Attention poultry raisers. Call at our store for free, valuable sample. Caddo Produce

Guaranteed Ford front springs at Craghead’s Garage.

Rev. W. B. Slack was returned to St. Mark’s Church in Oklahoma City by the West Oklahoma Conference last week.

Miss Wilma McDonald has returned to Caddo from Paris, Texas and will make her home with her sister Mrs. John Fielding.

There will be no services at the Methodist Church Sunday except Sunday School and league, the pastor being away at Conference.

Rev. and Mrs. M. A. Cassidy left Wednesday to attend the East Oklahoma Annual Conference which convened at McAlester that evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Owens spent Saturday night in Savanna, Okla. with Mr. and Mrs. Baker B. Archer. They were entertained while there with a social.

We have all sizes of Ajax tires and tubes and they cost a whole lot less per mile than other tires. Once a trial, then a user. At Hancock’s.

I.Schaffer returned Wednesday from St. Louis where he went to buy additional goods for his big store. Trade has been such as to demand larger stock and better stock so Schaffer is always ready to supply the demands of the people. Next week he will have an important announcement to make.

Little Misses Rachel and Royce Barber entertained a party of little folks at their home last Saturday afternoon with a Halloween party.

Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Tidwell were in Caddo yesterday from Matoy on their way to Alabama where they will make their home. These good people have lived in the Matoy neighborhood the past twenty years and have many friends who regret to see them go, but who wish them well in their new home. They requested that we send their Herald to them.